Bree/Galbally
COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to the two local teams in the quiz county final on Thursday evening last. The standard of answering was very high and the teams were well placed by coming fifth and seventh overall. Team members were Sam Twomey, Adam Twomey, Michael Roche, Cormac Kehoe, Aoibhe Donegan, Michael Humphrey, Odin Doyle and Cody Doran. Best wishes to all local participants in the upcoming art, Handwriting and Middles Distance county finals.
BREE AC NEWS
Best wishes to all involved in National Indoor Finals which take place this weekend.
YOUTH CLUB NEWS
The county talent competitions, ‘Juniors Got Talent’ (for junior club members) and ‘Youth Factor’ (for senior members) will take place on Friday, March 24, in Oylegate Community Centre.
There are seven categories: Solo Singing; Group Singing; Solo Music; Group Music; Solo Dance; Group Dance and Performance, which includes Drama Pieces, storytelling, Poetry Recital; Individual ‘Stand Up’ Comedy; Magic Act; Impersonators; Juggling Act; Ventriloquist etc. The maximum number in Performance is 10 people and the minimum is one.
Entries must be submitted to FDYS before Monday, March 13. We will be recruiting acts at Youth Club over the next two weeks and hope that many of those who took part in our Variety show in December will get involved.
BREE CEP VACANCIES
Bree CEP are currently recruiting for the following positions – General Maintenance – three positions – Bree, Church of Ireland, Clonmore and Glynn – Ref: CES 2028407, Childcare Assistant – one position – Bri Beag Community Childcare – Ref: CES 2028408, Active Retirement Activities Assistant/Bree Community Centre – Ref: CES 2028410. DSP eligibility criteria and Garda Vetting apply to these positions.
Applicants for the childcare position should ideally have Fetac Level five childcare qualification. For more information please contact your local DSP office quoting the relevant reference number or contact 086 8142914 or Bree CEP Office.
GALBALLY TRACTOR RUN
The annual Galbally Tractor Run in aid of Galbally Parish Funds will take place on Sunday, May 28.
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Bri Beag Community Childcare are currently seeking applications for relief staff to cover staff absences and holidays. Minimum QQI Level five and one years’ experience in the childcare sector is required. Please apply with cover letter and CV addressed to: The manager, Bri Beag, Bree, Enniscorthy or by email to bribeagchildcare@eircom.net.
COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL
Galbally Community Playschool are now taking enrolments for preschool in September 2017 and cater for children from all areas. Under the ECCE scheme children can be registered for free pre-school when they are aged three, and will be able to remain in free pre-school till they make the transition to primary school.
We have a limited number of places available, so please contact us as soon as possible at 086 3919416, email galballyplayschool@hotmail.com or call into the playschool during opening hours – Monday to Friday 9.25 to 12.25 located in Galbally National School. Contact can also be made through our Facebook page at Galbally Community Playschool’. Our website is galballyplayschool.com where more information can be found.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Bree Youth Club’s split-the-pot fundraiser is now up and running. Envelopes are available in local shops and at Youth Club each Friday night. Draw will take place on the last Friday of each month at Youth Club. Please support this venture as all funds raised will go back into the youth club. Remember. If you’re not in, you can’t win.
GALBALLY NS ENROLMENT
Scoil Eoin Baiste, Galbally is now accepting enrolment applications for September 2017. Enrolment packs are available in the school office. Contact details 053 9247622/galballyns.ie/office. scoileoinbaiste@gmail.com.
BREE NS ENROLMENT
SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree are now accepting enrolments for September 2017. Enrolment packs can be collected at the school office or you can call the office (053 247725) for a pack to be posted out. Please return the completed enrolment forms by March 1.